From elevating sterling silver to inventing the "everyday diamond," explore how Elsa Peretti revolutionized fine jewelry—and why her vintage Tiffany & Co. creations remain the holy grail of minimalist estate jewelry today.
Read articleExplore the rich history of Tiffany & Co. estate jewelry and how the experts at Bluestone Trading Company help evaluate, authenticate, and acquire these vintage heirlooms.
Read articleLearn how the B2B jewelry trade went from paper catalogs to live inventory feeds. We explore the history of Polygon—co-founded by Bluestone Trading's own RB Grampp, Sr.—and how it forever leveled the playing field for independent jewelers.
Read articleFor centuries, pawnbrokers have served as the backbone of local communities, providing vital access to non-bank capital when traditional institutions fell short. From medieval Europe’s Medici family to the bustling streets of 19th-century New York, pawnbroking is one of the world’s oldest financial professions. Yet, in modern America, the transformation of pawnbroking from a fragmented…
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Identify opportunities to partner with local business owners to build community ties, promote each other's business, and sell more jewelry!
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Identify opportunities to partner with local business owners to build community ties, promote each other's business, and sell more jewelry!
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The unthinkable happens: a customer left you a 2-star review on google and complained publicly about a lack of service. What do you do next?
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If you’re not familiar with “recycled” diamonds, but you like the idea of improving your margins and offering your customers top quality natural diamonds, read on. Recycled diamonds look and feel the same as natural, newly manufactured diamonds, but are typically available at a lower cost. In addition to saving money with recycled diamonds, you…
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Trading Tip: Sell Jewelry Online using these SEO tips! Google is the most visited website WORLD WIDE. If you’re interested in how to make sure your business lands as a Google search result, keep reading. What is SEO? SEO is Search Engine Optimization or using strategic tactics so that you appear higher in online search…
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With these quick jewelry photography tips and a little practice, you'll be taking great photos your customers will love in no time!
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